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We recognize when you go home you face many challenges. What seemed so easy to do – make the right choices – is now clouded by all kinds of outside influences. Even though you know the consequences of not making the right choices, sometimes it just seems easier to keep doing what you've always done. We are here to help you focus on your future. You only have one life on this earth and you must make the most of it. There are no "do-overs". You have the opportunity to be the person your future children will look up to and be proud of.

You may have met some of our volunteers. If so, you know that one thing we all have in common is a belief in your ability to do something significant with your life. God uses your difficult times for good things. Someday, you may find yourself standing in front of a group of young people, just like yourself, telling them your story of existence to significance. You might have the opportunity to give hope to someone who is facing a complicated and heartbreaking situation. We'd like nothing more than to have each and every one enjoy the gift of giving back.

If you are interested in finding a mentor, we can help you. You can do one of three things.

Find a mentor and we'll contact you to learn more about you so that we can pair you up with the person that is going to be best for you.

Download the client questionnaire and email it back. This gives us a jumpstart finding the right mentor. Our first conversation will involve letting you know we have a mentor for you.

Talk to your Probation Officer. Specifically request a mentor from the RE Project. They will put you in touch with us.

Keep in mind, our mentors cost you absolutely nothing. They are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, helping you successfully complete probation, helping you make "right choices", being good listeners and being that person that takes an interest in you personally. Our mentors get involved simply because they care about helping young people find their purpose and be the best they can be. This is not a "job"....this is a passion. Many have been through situations similar to yours. Some better ...some worse. The most important thing to remember is that the person you are assigned to is going to play an active role in your life. Brace yourself for unconditional love and transformation.

If you are struggling to meet financial obligations due to probation requirements, please email Nicole@theREProject.com. We'll review your circumstances and determine whether we are able to obligate funds to your situation. These will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

If you need transportation, many times your mentor will help you get someplace you need to be for your probation requirements, but we also have special transportation available to help you attend a church service or community service.

Essentially, we are dedicated to helping you overcome the obstacles to your success. Whatever your concern or challenge is, talk to our team about and we'll search for solutions. All we ask is that you commit yourself to success and partner with us to create the life you've always dreamed of having.

Please don't hesitate to call 405-595-0093 or email Nicole@theREproject.com if you have questions or need services.

Do you have a child that continues to get in trouble for the same things time and time again? In spite of your best efforts to make a change, they continue the same behavior and each time end up in more trouble. Are you frustrated because you feel like nothing you're doing is working?

We understand. Because we've gone through the same events, we understand the frustration of knowing if they would just change the thought process or use their talents for good or find a different group of friends – they could get on track. We also understand that they have to WANT to change. They have to have a reason to want to change. Seeing others that have made the transition provides inspiration and hope for the future.

The scary thing is that failing to reach these kids before they turn 18 means they have a high likelihood of going to the Department of Corrections. It is disturbing to think of all the kids that have gotten stuck in the rut or the cycle of dysfunction and chaos leading them into behaviors for escape; which eventually lead to criminal activities. It is disturbing to know how many young people simply were involved in illegal drug use; which led to other criminal activities or even to an addiction itself which caused them to go to jail.

What's worse is that going to jail is a tragedy in itself. They are exposed to Hepatitis, AIDS, and other diseases. They are exposed to activities that can lead to longer incarcerations times. They are exposed to other criminals they can associate with when they are released leading them further into a life of crime. They learn about new ways to commit crimes to get by. They also learn how difficult it is to get on track without the right kind of support. Without a home, clothing, transportation, and a job...it is nearly impossible to stay clean.

The Department of Corrections is filled with young men and women whose families lost hope for their recovery. The DOC is filled with people who have lost faith in their own ability to change. The DOC is filled with people who were once capable of significance....and in fact, still are. They just need someone to pour into their life the right way. Sometimes it isn't the parent that can make the difference – it is a mentor. Sometimes they need exposure to information about the talents and gifts God has given to them in order to change their path. Sometimes they just need to realize they were created for a purpose and need someone to believe in them.

We’re excited to launch our new, dynamic website. We are planning to make use of our blog, updating it on a regular basis. This is where you’ll find the latest and greatest information on us.

We’re also excited that the new website T&S Web Design created for us is much easier to update on an ongoing basis. That means we’ll be able to keep our customers much more up-to-date on everything we have to offer. Not only will the blog be updated, but the rest of the site will have current information as well.